It can seem like your child brings home a new illness every time the school year starts. Coughs, sore throats, fevers, and stomach bugs tend to become more common once children return to classrooms and activities. The reason is fairly simple: children spend more time around other people. Classrooms, buses, cafeterias, playgrounds, and sports programs all create opportunities for germs to spread. While good hygiene can lower the risk, it's not possible to prevent ...